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Dubai, UAE — January 2026 — The Dubai Financial Market has announced a landmark net profit before tax of AED1.06 billion ($288.6 million) for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2025.
According to the Emirates News Agency, this robust performance was driven by strong trading activity, expanding international participation, and sustained confidence in Dubai’s capital markets.
The exchange’s full-year results were supported by a strong fourth quarter, with net profit before tax reaching AED124.4 million. Total consolidated revenues rose to AED1.28 billion, with an EBITDA margin of 88 percent.
The year 2025 also marked the 25th anniversary of DFM’s establishment, underscoring its evolution into a globally connected marketplace.
Market activity accelerated to its highest liquidity levels in over a decade. The DFM General Index rose by 17.2 percent, while total market capitalisation reached AED992 billion. Average daily traded value hit AED692 million, with institutional investors representing 71 percent of trading activity.
The investor base grew to 1.25 million, with 97,394 new investors joining in 2025, 84 percent of whom were foreign.
DFM strengthened its role in capital formation through key listings, including Dubai Residential REIT, the secondary offering of Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company, and the IPO of ALEC Holdings. These transactions expanded the exchange’s sectoral footprint across real estate, telecommunications, and construction.
Innovation remained central to DFM’s strategy, highlighted by the launch of a centralised Securities Lending and Borrowing framework and digital enhancements to its iVestor platform.
The exchange also bolstered global connectivity, hosting its flagship Capital Market Summit and signing a cooperation MoU with the Taiwan Stock Exchange.
Helal Saeed Al Marri, Chairman of DFM, stated that the performance reflects continued confidence in Dubai’s economic vision. CEO Hamed Ali emphasized DFM’s commitment to improving market accessibility and supporting Dubai’s long-term capital markets ambitions.
Looking ahead, DFM remains focused on enhancing liquidity, expanding product offerings, and deepening its global connections.
